Austin Boxer Rescue 5K9 Race – April 19, 2015
The Austin Boxer Rescue is sponsoring a 5K race on Sunday, April 19, 2015 at Old Settler’s Park.
Austin Boxer Rescue’s mission is to balance the health, safety, and welfare needs of canines in the Central Texas area by providing nourishment and a safe environment for unwanted, stray, abused, and impounded Boxers. Once placed in new homes they become more than just pets, they become family.
The ABR5K9 starts and finishes at Old Settlers Park. All furry friends welcome to both 5k and 3k. All dogs must be on leash. This event will be chip timed. Medals and prizes will be awarded to top finishers. Food and snacks will be provided after the race. Come and relax, bring your best friend. First 100 receive free pair of Boxer Shorts! First 300 receive free event tshirt. The course is marked clearly along the paved / grassy trails.
Signup for the race: https://www.athleteguild.com/node/5927/signup
The ABR5K9 – 3K, 5K is at 8:30AM.
5K w/o dogs start is 8:30AM
3K w/o dogs start is 8:32AM
5K with dogs start is 8:34AM
3K with dogs start is 8:36AM
Day of race registration and check in opens at 7:00am
Day of race registration and check in opens at 7:00am
5K with or without dog
$30 – Until March 18, 2015
$35 – After March 18, 2015
$40 – Day of race
3K with or without dog (Untimed)
$30 – Until March 18, 2015
$35 – After March 18, 2015
$40 – Day of race
* Extra Boxer Shorts and T-Shirts available for sale $20.00
Pets are welcome at this event! They can even get their own bandana for $6.
If it is determined that weather conditions are unsafe for the event to take place, no reschedule date will be set and we are sorry but NO REFUNDS WILL BE GIVEN. 100% of proceeds are considered a donation.
EVENT AWARDS:
Medals will be awarded to each age category.
SuperHero Costume Contest: Costume contest receive dog related prizes such as food, giftcards, treats etc.
1. Most Creative SuperHero Costume
2. Best Effort Costume
3. Coolest Costume
4. Cutest Costume
Running:
Medals will be awarded to each age category.
Course Description
5k and 3k is a large circle on mostly paved trails. Strollers are welcome, be advised some sections are grassy or crushed stone.
